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Belt squeals

Tiny
EJBRICKER
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  • 2002 NISSAN SENTRA
  • 140,000 MILES
2002 sentra. Belt squeals when you first start car and turning wheel. Stops when your driving on the road, but will squeal again when you have the heater fan on.
Saturday, October 6th, 2012 AT 12:43 AM

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Tiny
DRCRANKNWRENCH
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That sounds like the power steering pump is going bad or the belt is worn our loose. It also sounds like the alternator is in the same condition.
What happens is the extra load on the accessory either makes a failing pulley bearing squeal or it makes the belt slip which squeals. Check the alternator pulley and power steering pulley for play to see if they need immediate replacement.
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Saturday, October 6th, 2012 AT 12:47 AM
Tiny
KHLOW2008
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If the belt tension and conditions are good, check the harmonic damper on crank pulley.
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Saturday, October 6th, 2012 AT 8:02 AM
Tiny
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Power steering fluid was leaking. The rack and pinon was replaced. It's not leaking now.
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Friday, November 23rd, 2012 AT 11:54 AM

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